Pet Corner – Hitching a ride
“The government must help us to help them!” – João Ferreira, ARA general manager Jenny could not refuse – a lift to ARA’s ‘Cabanita’ shelter, just outside of Loulé. “It
Pet Corner – Does punishment fit the crime?
Beaten. Slapped. Kicked. Pushed outside. Raining. Head down. Tail down. Cowering. Pregnant. A wet, torn, muddy rag by a box. Left over bones rotting. Ants. Rough hands. Snarling abuse. Another
Animal welfare in Algarve: encouraging kids to get involved
“It’s their time really – to grow, to learn, to educate…” Jenny Clarke, APAA The Association for Protection of Animals Algarve (APAA) commences its new season’s popular ‘Pop-Up’ shops and
Pet Corner: A brighter life for all…
“No matter how small the pet is, it needs exercise” Some say ‘it’s a dog’s life!’, meaning it couldn’t be better. Lounging around, comfy bed, food on call. Mostly, for
Pet Corner – All in a day’s work…
APAA received an award for a “job well done” in the name of animal welfare by Portimão Mayor Álvaro Bila Totting up the time that it takes to whizz from
Pet Corner – A SNiP in time saves nine!
Spaying & Neutering Programme (SNiP). Who needs it? “Cats and dogs for a start.” Jenny Clarke, president of APAA, along with Zélia Santos, her ‘Cat Woman’, agree. “People never cease
Pet Corner – Who dares wins … sometimes!
Unfortunately, not all those do. Two unfortunates, both ‘ginger’, had sad endings even despite the hard and caring work given at their moment of need. Jenny Clarke, president of APAA,
Pet Corner – Cogs, dats, whatever is best!
A big emphatic “No!”. Jenny Clarke, President of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve, is only too aware of the word ‘compromise’. “The problem is people love animals, but
Pet Corner – All in the name of love
Streetwise and in the forefront of APAA, is Jenny Clarke, President. Amongst her many pots of jams, preserves and other tasty condiments are the ideas for making money. “Interestingly, ‘Totes’
Pet Corner – Until death us do part …
The most solemn ‘marriage’ vow. Some undoubtedly made in heaven. We make promises hoping we can keep them. “Animals are undoubtedly part of that equation. APAA’s president Jenny Clarke has,